Across the UK, more and more productions are looking to the regions for skilled, dependable hair and makeup designers. With tighter budgets and a growing focus on sustainability, hiring talent based near your filming location has become an often essential choice. Loop Talent is proud to represent some of the most experienced and creative regional Hair and Make Up Designers working today, giving productions access to outstanding expertise without travel costs or logistical challenges.

Whether you are shooting a series in Cardiff, a commercial in Glasgow, or a feature in Manchester, Loop Talent connects you with the right Hair and Make Up Designer to bring your characters to life.

Why Regional Hair and Makeup Designers Matter

Modern productions move fast and need people who can adapt quickly. Working with a regional hair and makeup designer offers several benefits that make a real difference on set.

Reduced Travel Costs

Hiring locally helps keep budgets on track. A designer who is already based in the area can arrive on time, ready to work, without long commutes or expensive accommodation needs.

More Sustainable Filmmaking

Reducing travel miles supports greener production practices, something that is becoming increasingly important to broadcasters, streamers, and independent producers across the UK.

Local Knowledge and Authenticity

Regional talent often brings valuable insight into the local environment, culture, and community. This understanding can help shape characters and influence the visual style of your project.

Loop Talent’s Network of Regional Hair and Makeup Designers

Loop Talent represents a wide range of experienced Hair and Make Up Designers across the UK. Each HMU Designer brings their own style, technical ability, and on set experience, covering everything from smaller shoots to large scale productions.

Our roster includes specialists in many areas including TV drama, feature films, commercials, music videos, and editorial work. We are proud to support HMU Designers who have built strong reputations in their regions and who understand what fast paced production environments require.

Services for Productions in Every Region

Whether your team needs continuity-focused designers for long form drama, clean beauty specialists for advertising, or artists who understand the needs of high end film work, Loop Talent can help. Our regional designers offer a wide range of skills including character development, wig work, period styling, natural beauty looks, HD ready makeup, and SFX friendly application when required.

Because our talent is based across the country, productions can scale up easily, secure local dailies at short notice, and work with teams who understand the unique demands of each area.

Some of our regional talent include;

Alexis Arenas, Hair and Make Up Designer based in London with additional bases in Cardiff, Wales and the USA, Alexis holds a US passport.

Chloe Edwards works across the South East, with extensive experience on location in Europe including leading HETV in Hungary.

Beki Goulding. Based in Manchester, Beki works across the North West as well as location shoots across Europe in remote climates, including Guadeloupe and Sri Lanka.

Siobhán Harper-Ryan. Based in London Siobhán has worked regionally across the UK and in Ireland.

Regina Meessen. Regina is based in London but holds an EU passport and is fluent in four languages (English, French, German, Dutch) and works globally.

Kym Menzies-Foster. Kym has worked across the UK and travelled overseas during her extensive career with celebrity, editorial and narrative design work.

Laura Miles. Laura works across the UK, in and around London as well as on location in Europe, particularly France.

Rosie Octon. Rosie is based in Bristol and has worked across the North of England, most recently in Manchester.

Raine Rafter. Originally from South Africa, Raine has bases in both London and Scotland.

James Spinks. James is Wales based and has been a key HOD for leading Welsh television and film projects.

Why Productions Choose Loop Talent

Personalised Recommendations

We take time to understand your brief. Instead of simply sending over names, we recommend Hair and Make Up Designers who match your script, creative direction, schedule, and filming location.

Trusted and Experienced Talent

Our network includes designers with strong credits across film, television, and advertising. Many of them are award winning and recognised for their professionalism and reliability.

Strong Regional Coverage

With Hair and Make Up Designers based in the North West, the Midlands, the South West, Scotland, Wales, and the South East, Loop Talent offers national coverage with a local touch.

Smooth Communication and Support

We work closely with both productions and artists from the first enquiry to the final day of filming, ensuring a clear, supportive, and stress free process.

How to Hire a Regional Hair and Make up Designer Through Loop Talent

Booking through Loop Talent is simple and efficient. Share your brief with us, including your location, schedule, and key requirements. We will recommend designers based on their availability, experience, and style. Once you have chosen the right person, we handle the booking admin so your team can stay focused on production.

Work With Loop Talent Agency on Your Next Project

From independent films to large scale television productions and nationwide advertising campaigns, Loop Talent supports projects across the UK by providing exceptional regional hair and makeup designers. Our artists bring creativity, technical skill, and on set professionalism that helps your cast look their best on screen while keeping your production both sustainable and cost effective.

If you are preparing for a shoot and want to explore regional options, we would love to help. Tell us where you are filming and we will connect you with the right talent.